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10.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb20011h 34mUnited States of America

A Real Job

Topics:#satire

Synopsis

Work to live or live to work? That's the question facing 38-year-old underachiever John (Paul Kolsby). When he meets the love of his life, Denise (Sharon Repass), he decides to leave his dream job as a video store clerk for a "real job" in the corporate world. But John soon finds office life uninspiring, especially when the demanding hours keep him away from his girlfriend.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 10, 2001

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ana Barredo
Screenplay & Story
Ana Barredo
Original Title
A Real Job
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 34m
Production Studios
Grand Fenwick Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ana Barredo

Screenplay & Story

Ana Barredo

Film Editing

John de Groot

Producers

Ana Barredo, Steve Coppell, Henry Rivas

Department Leadership Roster

Ana Barredo

Director

Ana Barredo

Writer

John de Groot

Editor

Ana Barredo

Producer

Steve Coppell

Steve Coppell

Producer

Henry Rivas

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Real Job.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Real Job

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is A Real Job about?

Work to live or live to work? That's the question facing 38-year-old underachiever John (Paul Kolsby). When he meets the love of his life, Denise (Sharon Repass), he decides to leave his dream job as a video store clerk for a "real job" in the corporate world. But John soon finds office life uninspiring, especially when the demanding hours keep him away from his girlfriend.

Who directed A Real Job?

A Real Job was directed by Ana Barredo.

Who stars in A Real Job?

The principal cast of A Real Job includes Paul Kolsby, Sharon Repass, Alan Natale, Pramod Kumar, Mark Irvingsen.

When was A Real Job released and how long is it?

A Real Job was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.